Wed 25th Apr, 2012

Oxfam launches its first online wedding auction

On Sunday 29 April, Oxfam will launch their first ever online wedding auction offering future brides and grooms the chance to bid on some fabulous items for a fraction of the normal retail price.

Running through until Wednesday 9^th May, the auction will take place on eBay and feature up to 100 one-off gifts with a total value of £70,000, including a John Nassari photography and celebrity hair-styling package worth £15,000, wedding gowns by designers such as Claire Pettibone, Sassi Holford and Ian Stuart, flowers from florists including By Appointment Only Design, Hayford & Rhodes and Philippa Craddock and a fabulous eco-chic Sawday’s honeymoon to the Lake District. There is so, so much more too, so make sure you pop along to the auction on Sunday to see the full collection.

Annabel Beeforth, owner of Love my Dress and ambassador for Oxfam Weddings has helped the charity to pull together prizes from the best wedding suppliers in the UK "Oxfam has always held a place close to my heart and therefore it is a total privilege to have been able to line up donations from some of best in the wedding industry, which will raise vital funds for their very important work."

For more information on the fabulous items available and details of the auction go to: www.ebay.co.uk/oxfam

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 Eliza Claire and Annamarie Stepney

Since launching a weddings range, Oxfam have raised over £1 million to help change the lives of vulnerable people living in poverty around the world. The online wedding shop, which launched last year, offers a huge range of items needed for the big day including Oxfam Unwrapped wedding lists and favours. Brides can visit one of their 11 bridal boutiques to buy dream designer and vintage dresses all for bargain prices. The online shop also includes a special ethical 100% silver jewellery line, including elegant bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Supplier info (UK):

Photography -  Eliza Claire + Annamarie Stepney
Beauty & Fashion Retouching - Chanelle Segerius-Bruce at Retouch Me
Film Production - Mintyslippers
Stylist - Tiffany Grant Riley
Photoshoot Curator - Annabel, Love My Dress, supported by my Intern, Franky
Venue - Drapers Hall, London
Models - First Model Management
Male Model - Jack Rooney
Hair Stylist - Severin Hubert, Hepburn Collection
Makeup Artist - Lucy Baker
Make-up (for 70's look) Frontcover Cosmetics, via PR agency Gloss Communications
Nails - Gemma Timms

Mon 23rd Apr, 2012

New hardback wedding reports from The Wedding Reporter

To celebrate a year of documenting weddings from the matrimonial frontline, The Wedding Reporter has launched a newly rebranded website to coincide with the beautiful bespoke hardback books that brides and grooms can now commission for their wedding reports.

Launched in March 2011 by freelance writer Emma Woodhouse, The Wedding Reporter aims to create literary legacies for discerning couples who wish to have a firsthand, creative non-fiction account of their day. This romantic narrative acts as context to the images and films of a wedding, tying together the aesthetics with traditional storytelling and acute observation.

In collaboration with Leah Spicer Creative, the newly rebranded hardback books offer couples the opportunity to have their very own love story published for posterity.

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 Ali Lovegrove Photography

With beautiful typography, bespoke illustrations reflecting details of the wedding and the opportunity to incorporate photos alongside the narrative, published wedding reports offer an ever-lasting way to cherish the wedding day memories.

Creator and director of The Wedding Reporter, Emma Woodhouse commented: “As well as being a beautiful chronicle for newlyweds to pass on to future generations, wedding reports are a fantastic gift for parents, bridesmaids and even guests who are unable to attend the wedding for themselves.”

Pop over and take a look at The Wedding Reporter's beautifully design new website - www.theweddingreporter.co.uk or if you're interested in having your wedding day captured in words, Emma can be contacted via email - emma@theweddingreporter.co.uk

Tue 10th Apr, 2012

Bespoke opera and classical music for your wedding

I'm delighted to feature the fabulous Opera Bespoke on the blog this morning.

Founded by professional opera singer, Margaret Cooke, Opera Bespoke provides exceptional, classical musical performances for all parts of your wedding day, whether it's a solo opera singer to wow your guests at the marriage ceremony, a string quartet at your drinks reception, or surprise singing waiters during the wedding breakfast.

All their young experienced artists have performed at the highest level with the country's top opera houses and orchestras, including The Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne, English National Opera, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Albert Hall. They have also appeared with some of the top pop acts of our time, most notably Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney.

Ever since Margaret was a little girl, performing has been in her blood. Her passion for music was spotted at the tender age of 11 months when she jumped up from the floor and started girating (in the way wobbly toddlers do) to Hot Chocolate’s “You Sexy Thing”! Her appreciation of music has accompanied her throughout her life and after dipping her toe into pop, jazz and musical theatre, her heart and talents eventually led her to the wonderful world of opera.

"I’ve performed for many of the UK’s top opera companies in various operas from classics like “Carmen” to modern contemporary productions where I’ve been required to appear on stage covered head to toe in green body paint!  Never once have I experienced a moment of boredom – always challenged and exhilarated.  There is nothing comparable to the feeling of singing with a live orchestra to an auditorium packed with expectant spectators and critics.  On an opera stage, there is nowhere to hide; no room for error and you owe it to yourself and your audience to push yourself to your limits.  As Maria Callas, the great soprano said:” An opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down. It starts in my imagination, it becomes my life, and it stays part of my life long after I've left the opera house”.

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 Opera Bespoke

"Although performing on stage in an opera is spine-tinglingly exciting, I’ve always loved the curtain call and hearing how the audience communicate their enjoyment of the performance and reward each singer for their hard work.  I always wish I could chat to them backstage and find out what they thought of the performance, whether they are opera buffs or newcomers and generally connect and get to know them.  Sadly, the professional opera world does not cater for this sort of familiarity and my aim has been to bring the magic of opera performance, up close and personal.

For many opera is seen as entertainment for the upper classes, a very formal event where you dare not sneeze. But without knowing it you will be amazed at how much opera you already know and love. You will have been mesmerised by Luciano Pavarotti’s rendition of “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot by Puccini during the 1990 Fifa World Cup and delighted as you hear the “Flower Duet” from Lakme by Delibes when played in British Airways adverts and films such as the American President and Meet the Parents."

I set up Opera Bespoke to provide entertainment for weddings.  All our singers perform at the highest level with the country's top opera houses and have the ability to transform all aspects of your wedding into a truly unforgettable experience. Solos and duets during your wedding ceremony, a string quartet or live popular opera during your drinks reception?  A popular choice with brides and grooms are our surprise singing waiters, chefs and hidden guests.  Our fantastic surprise singing waiters and hidden guests can transform your wedding into a day that you and your guests will talk about for years to come.   What we love about our Singing Waiter performances is that every wedding is individual and every audience is different. We can never predict how an audience is going to react – “stunned”, “amazed”, “in awe”, “blown away”, “tears of joy” are just some of the comments we have received."

What could add to the sense of occasion more on your wedding day than experiencing the country’s top opera singers singing live, close up, especially for you - and don’t worry, not only are you allowed to sneeze during our performances, you are positively encouraged to sing along and wave your napkins in the air!

All Opera Bespoke packages can be tailored to suit any budget, no matter how big or small, taking pride in making Opera and Classical Entertainment widely accessible whilst maintaining the highest possible standards.

To find out more or discuss your wedding requirements, please contact Margaret on 020 8354 3112 or email info@operabespoke.com

"As performers, we derive immense enjoyment and satisfaction from performing so directly to an audience and immersing ourselves in the atmosphere. The most important thing is that we create lasting memories which will always remain in the hearts of brides and grooms up and down the country but I think the comments from our clients say it better:"

“Words will never be enough to say how much we enjoyed the opera singers.  All the guests are still talking about it.  They said it was absolutely stunning and even the children were so happy.  It was just magical and my husband and daughter cried and said it was the highlight of the evening.  My husband congratulated me for organising such a wonderful event and said he will never forget those two opera singers.  As I said, I just cannot express how much happiness they gave to our wedding breakfast”.

“I wanted to say a big big thank you to everyone at Opera Bespoke for making our wedding day so magical.  Although it has been over a month now since we got married, when we see people who were at our wedding, the first thing they say is how brilliant the opera singers were.  It made a real difference, and made our wedding so just that little bit more special and unique.  My 7 and 4 year old nephews keep singing "funiculi, funicula" and waving napkins around whenever we go to their house!!  Please pass on our sincere thanks to the three singers”

“The performers were outstanding and added that extra special edge to our day.  The power of the performance was shown on the faces of all of our guests, there was a mixture of initial confusion, followed by sheer delight and enjoyment.  Nessun Dorma provoked a few tears amongst family members, but tears of contentment and remembrance.  A truly stunning performance for a truly stunning day”.

Mon 2nd Apr, 2012

An elegant lilac, ivory and lace wedding

Now it's not often you see a groom in a tux, and I have to say, I think Andrew, his best man and ushers look fantastic in their tuxedo's.

I also really adore lace veils, particularly the one Laura is wearing. It compliments her Bruce Oldfield gown perfectly and is so delicate and feminine.

Laura and Andrew tied the knot in December last year at St Marys and St Bartholomew Church in Hampton in Arden. Their reception was then held at Hampton Manor. It was only a 5 minute walk between the two so worked out perfectly.

Thank you to Laura and Andrew for sharing their wedding story and to Stuart Cooper for his wonderful photography.

Laura and her graphic designer husband, Andrew, actually first met at school when they were both teenagers! Laura explains "Luckily both of our planned university routes took us to London and before we knew it we had been together for 7 years. I was sent to New York on a short term work secondment and we got engaged when Andrew came out to visit me. It was Thanksgiving, 2009, we had a perfect day watching the thanksgiving parade, ice skating in central park followed by a fantastic thanksgiving dinner at the St Regis. It was on the walk home at night when Andrew popped the question in central park."

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 Cooper Photography

"We had a lot of our own ideas and I am very lucky to have such a creative husband, I was quite anti-wedding fayre and only attended one with my mum, “the luxury wedding show” at the Saatchi gallery in London, it was very good and it was actually here that I saw a photograph of a bride with exactly the hairstyle I wanted on the day."

"Our wedding day was honestly the best day of my life. I am a bit of a nightmare making decisions and was no different with my wedding dress; it took me about 5 months to choose! I was always drawn to the very simple dresses, more evening dress than bridal but it was a shop assistant who actually sad something which helped me pick “you either have to go for Hollywood glamour or English country bride”, after much trying on I decided you only get to do this once and I should go a little more bridal (but definitely not meringue!), hopefully I think my dress was a good balance."

"A couple of things really stand out from the day; one of my best friends did the most fantastic reading. Our save the date card was a poem that Andrew and I had written about how we met and everything else up to our engagement, my friend Clare read out this poem but had then added to it with details about the run up to the day, it was fantastic."

"As a surprise our ushers had also written a song for us which they performed during the break between dinner and the evening reception, they had rewritten the verses of Fairytale in New York, printed out song sheets for everyone and there was a huge sing-a-long."

Supplier info (UK)

Dress: Bruce Oldfield

Flowers: Family friend

Photographer: Copper Photography

Caterers: Hampton Manor

Bridesmaids dresses: BCBG Max Azria, ordered them from New York as they were much cheaper

Groom’s suit: Tuxedo from Hackett

Transport: Very randomly my parents were at a vintage car show and spotted a car they knew Andrew and I would love, the owner very kindly offered to drive us for our wedding even though this was something he never normally used the car for.

Cake: Ben the Cake Man, a recommendation from Hampton Manor and he didn’t disappoint.

Hair and Make-up: All of the bridal party make up was done by Makeupby Jodie and our hair was done by a friend of mine

Music: During our drinks reception we had the Nero String Quartet playing who played lots of modern songs, everyone loved them, and in the evening we had a live band “The Swaines” who were fantastic.

Stationery: All of our stationery was done by my husband who is a graphic designer (andrew@mitchell-studios.com). He did a fantastic job of all the save the dates, invites and order of service.

Filmaker/videographer: My uncle David did the video for us

Wedding planner: N/A – a family effort!

Thu 29th Mar, 2012

The launch of 'No3 Chiltern Street Bridal'

I've been really excited about this blog post for so long and today I'm finally able to share it with you, to coincide with the launch of new London bridal boutique No3 Chiltern Street.

Russell Blackburn owner of Blackburn Bridal Couture and Sophie Garratt from Elizabeth Todd are going into partnership to re-launch her business as 'No3 Chiltern Street Bridal'.

And why am I so excited about this? The shoot for Elizabeth Todd's new collection was photographed by my good friend Sarah Gawler and styled by me. But it couldn't have been done without the help of hair and make up artist Elbie van Eeden, beautiful florals from Bloomin'Gayles and of course the stunning surrey wedding venue Fetcham Park as a back drop.

Russell and Sophie's new venture is based around offering brides-to-be a true couture/bespoke service from a small selection of top British and American designers all offering their own unique style from this fabulous, exclusive London boutique.

At No3 you will find a collection of stunning dresses from three talented British and one American designer who are happy to extend their services to brides wishing to experience, if so desired, their own bespoke designed gown*. They are also available in-house and by appointment to do made-to-measure on any of their designs carried in the store.

Russell explains "The Designers we will be showcasing are Elizabeth Todd, Claire Mischevani, Sarah Treble and American Designer Rita Vinieris for 'Rivini'. No3 is the only central London location for these designers so exclusivity will hold a very special appeal to brides wanting to find a dress that is original and unique.

The store has undergone a complete refurbishment and Elizabeth Todd, as the shop was formerly known, will continue on as a Designer in store offering a fabulous selection of her own period-inspired corseted gowns.

The boutique can be found at: 3 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7PB
To book an appointment, telephone: 020 7224 2773 or email info@no3chilternst.co.uk

*Rita Vinieris is not available to do couture appointments as she is based in America but her gowns are still available on a made-to-measure service if required.

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 Sarah Gawler

Credits

Photographer: Sarah Gawler

Venue: Fetcham Park

Styling: Hannah Gooch

Hair and Make-up: Elbie van Eeden

Dresses: Elizabeth Todd

Statement necklace: Rosie Weisencrantz

Other jewellery available from No3 Chiltern Street

Flowers: Bloomin'Gayles

Shoes: Harriet Wilde

Models: Amber from MOT and Chelsea,

Wed 28th Mar, 2012

Win your wedding photography...

Well hello readers. I have a real treat for you today - the chance to win a wedding photography package worth £950!

Sally Beard from The Photography Boutique is is offering 4 (yes four) couples the chance to win a full wedding photography package, from bridal preparation through to first dance (and beyond if necessary!).

Sally is based in West Sussex and has been a wedding photographer for 3 years. "I love weddings! I got the wedding ‘bug’ planning my own wedding in 2007 and decided to combine my love of weddings and my love of photography. I love my job!"

Sally's photographic style is soft, romantic luxury. "I want clients that really value wedding photography. I like to get to know the couple before the big day so that I can tell the whole story of their romance in a style that means something to them and that's relevant."

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 Sally Beard

"I did a City & Guild black and white film photography course about 10 years ago and amongst others, I am proud to say I also completed a BIPP Professional Wedding Photography course 3 years ago. I love pearls, shoes and bags but hate mushrooms and aubergines (who came up with aubergines??!). My style is influenced by my own love of vintage jewellery and lace. It is quite feminine and romantic but I can (and do) bring out the rock chick in me every so often. (The Rolling Stones are one of my favourite bands – check me!).

Previously, I was Daisy Chain Photography and collaborated with Lel Hurst (now of Story Frame Photography) but I decided that I needed to work on my brand and make the feel of my photography more ‘me’ and so here we are, with The Photography Boutique.

Image copyright Laura Dodsworth

 

Sally likes to capture the smallest of details, from a colourful bouquet to a string of pearls or a satin sash and crystal brooch worn by a bridesmaid. All the little details of the day are noticed - those small touches which have taken so long to plan. Sally is a skilled styilst and likes to spend plenty of time with the couple before the wedding to find out about their ideas and plans. Ideally, capturing the excitement of a couples engagement, which is a great time for them to get used to being in front of the camera.

Sally appreciates the individuality of each couple and tailors the photograps to each couples individual style. "This is why I try to meet them personally at the pre-booking meeting and do an engagement shoot a month or so before the wedding. This gives me the chance to get to know them more, find out details about the wedding (what they have spent money on etc. so that I make sure I capture these details) and also help them relax in front of the camera."

To enter this great competition, please leave a comment below, telling us about the style of your wedding and what's going to make it personal to you.

You have until midnight on 19 April to enter, and we will select our favourite 4 winners. The winners will be announced the following week.

*Competition Terms and Conditions

- You must be getting married in 2012 or 2013.

- Travel expenses will be included up to 75 miles from Horsham. Additional expenses, which may include overnight accommodation, will be charged extra by prior arrangement.

- Prints are not included but are available if required. Framed prints and canvases start from £17. £150 for 150 loose, printed images. Image discs from £400 and albums from £500.

- The offer excludes an engagement shoot, but this can be arranged separately for a special promotional price of £150 (usual fee £175) which includes 20 images on disc.

- The offer applies to all entries received by midnight 19 April 2012

Tue 20th Mar, 2012

Your invitation to Tulipmania | A festival of tulips

You're invited to join Neill Strain on Thursday, March 22nd to celebrate the beginning of spring with the largest and most diverse display of tulips ever seen in London. The festival will run until Easter at Neill's The Flower Lounge on West Halkin Street, London.

During “Tulipmania”, Neill and his team will be demonstrating design tips and sharing ideas. Brides will be inspired by Neill's floral arrangements for the home, which can be translated into stunning bridal bouquets and table arrangements.

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 Neill Strain

“For their elegance and versatility, tulips are one of our favourite flowers,” explains Neill. “While they are breathtakingly beautiful in a simple bouquet, they can be even more inspiring when worked into a design.” Joining Neill’s design team for the celebrations on March 22nd, will be one of Holland’s most reputed tulip growers, Loek van Eeden, with his extensive knowledge on the horticulture, history and traditions of the revered flower. He will offer educational talks throughout the day on how to grow tulips in the garden, how to care for the cut flowers and much more. With 27 million tulips sold in a single day in the Dutch auctions, there are close to 3,000 different varieties, many of which are never or rarely seen in the U.K. “I will personally be sourcing the tulips in Holland to introduce some unusual blooms for my clients,” promises Neill. “I can’t bring the famous Keukenhof Gardens to West Halkin Street, but I will enjoy recreating the colour and spirit of the Dutch bulb fields in the shop.”

“Everyone is welcome to join us at The Flower Lounge for the first day of spring, or on any other day during Tulipmania,’” says Neill. “We will have literally hundreds and hundreds of tulips, it will be a rare sight in London. There’s so much to learn about tulips, and we hope our designs and inspirations will entice clients to fill their homes with the glory of tulips,”

For further information, please contact Lucinda Addison on: 020 7235 6469 or email neill@neillstrain.com.

Neill Strain Floral Couture
11 West Halkin Street
London SW1X 8JL

www.neillstrain.com

Mon 19th Mar, 2012

The Vintage Bride Designer Sale | Sunday 25 March

I'm delighted to be able to tell you about 'The Vintage Bride Designer Sale', which is being held at One Marylebone on 25 March (this Sunday!).

This luxurious one day event is going to be a real extravaganza. Choose from exclusive, original and vintage inspired wedding dresses from Sabina Motasem Bridal, The Bridal Path and Gently Worn Vintage. There will also be beautiful shoes, luxurious underwear and vintage and contemporary bridal hair accessories, veils and jewellery from Kelly Spence.

You'll also meet the amazing calligrapher Paul Antonio and see the great floral creations of Wild About. And why not treat yourself to a glass of champagne and irresistible, hand-painted cupcakes from Restoration Cake!

The first 200 visitors will be treated to good bags filed with fab treats from AVEDA and others.

There will be lots of other wonderful exhibitors there too, so don't miss out.

Mon 19th Mar, 2012

LovebySusie launches new bridal headwear and veil collection

Bridal wear and lingerie designer LovebySusie has launched an exquisite collection of vintage inspired bridal head wear, including silk tulle veils, Juliet cap styles and hand beaded lace hairbands.

They include silk tulle full length and waist length veils, beautifully finished with delicate seed beads and lace trims, Juliet cap styles in vintage design lace and truly lovely lace hairbands, hand beaded with pearls and Swarovski crystals.

Designer, Susie McKenzie said: "I’m very excited about the new LovebySusie veils and headwear. The collection offers a gorgeous variety of truly unique, vintage styles for brides”.

I believe wedding veils are a quintessential element of the wedding ensemble. There’s nothing quite like a whisper of silk tulle to evoke a breathtaking air of romance. Veils are also so on trend at the moment with inspiration from the likes of 2011 brides Kate Middleton, Lily Allen and Kate Moss who all chose to wear cathedral length silk tulle veils with exquisite lace embellishments but with entirely different end looks”.

The new collection of wedding veils and hair accessories is also a natural development for the LovebySusie brand which already includes bridal lingerie, corsetry, garters, loungewear and silk eye masks”.

They particularly appeal to the modern, fashion aware bride, with a passion for luxury fabrics, sophisticated vintage design and unabashed pretty femininity. Every aspect of a LovebySusie bride’s wedding day ensemble is a careful consideration from her wedding veil to the hidden garter under her gown.

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 LovebySusie

LovebySusie designs also fit perfectly into the style for all things vintage, a trend that shows no signs of abating especially when it comes to bridal wear.

Describing the fabrics she carefully sources, Susie said: “I use some beautiful vintage lace pieces for limited edition designs, but I have also taken traditional leavers lace still produced in Nottingham today, which uses designs and lace making techniques that go as far back as the 18th Century and have combined the lace with the highest quality silk tulles and delicate hand beading to produce timeless, elegant Wedding veils and hair accessories that are truly unique".

Etta Vintage Lace Silk Juliet Cap Wedding Veil (above)
Perfect for the luxurious, vintage loving bride-to-be, a very romantic and beautiful delicate floor length cream silk tulle wedding veil with delicate lace Juliet cap attached and Nottingham Lace trim around entire veil edge over both layers. Etta is a limited edition style due to the vintage nature of the lace used. £405

Helena Beaded Lace Hairband with optional Gwyneth silk veil (above)
A truly unique design with beaded lace ribbons in a cross at the back and a lace ribbon at the front, which can be worn across the forehead or on top of the hair. The hairband is made from soft Nottingham Lace and decorated with delicate freshwater pearls and glass beads. £90

Gwyneth Lace Trim Silk Tulle Veil
An exquisite vintage inspired wedding veil with blusher in super soft delicate Ivory silk tulle with either cream or pale ivory Nottingham Lace trimming This silk tulle is beautifully soft and delicate, floating to the ground perfectly and the veil is available floor and waist length. From £210

Isabella Chantilly Lace Hairband (above)
The Isabella Lace Wedding Hairband is created from ivory French Chantilly lace with beautiful, very delicate scalloped edges, and then embellished by hand with Swarovski Crystals and glass pearl seed beads, tying at back with silk ribbon ties. £130

Larissa Lace Floral Hairband with optional Flower veil
Created from beautiful vintage design pale ivory Nottingham Lace , the hairband is embellished with hand cut silk organza, silk tulle and Nottingham Lace flowers which are finished each with a scattering of tiny ivory glass seed beads. The hairband is then finished with silk ribbon ties which tie at the base of the neck. £95

Larissa Silk Tulle Flower Veil
Ever so pretty and feminine, double layer veil with blusher and a fine pencil edge. The veil has then been beautifully decorated on both layers with hand cut silk organza, silk tulle and Nottingham Lace flowers which are finished each with a scattering of tiny ivory glass seed beads. £315

Liliana Lace Juliet Cap with optional Thyrza or Dianthe silk veil
A truly lovely wedding head piece for a vintage inspired wedding . In palest ivory or vintage cream, the shaped lace Juliet Cap is created from floral vintage design Nottingham Cluny Lace with beautiful scalloped edges which is hand beaded with Swarovski crystals or freshwater pearls and then finished with hand cut lace flowers at sides, a pretty feminine touch. £85

Thyrza and Dianthe Silk Tulle Veil
Beautiful silk wedding veils with a simple delicate sewn pencil edge available in super soft silk tulle (Dianthe) or in a slightly more crisp silk tulle (Thyrza) for a more voluminous effect and available in floor or waist length. From £205

Larissa Silk Tulle Flower Veil
Ever so pretty and feminine, double layer veil with blusher and a fine pencil edge. The veil has then been beautifully decorated on both layers with hand cut silk organza, silk tulle and Nottingham Lace flowers which are finished each with a scattering of tiny ivory glass seed beads. £315

Rosalie Beaded Lace Hairband with optional Charlotte veil (above)
A whimsical hair accessory with its naturalistic, Grecian feel, with lace leaves and organza petals. In soft cream vintage design Nottingham Lace in an unusual leaf design, the hairband has then been carefully hand beaded with Swarovski Crystals and glass seed beads. £95

Charlotte Beaded Silk Tulle Veil
In diaphanous soft silk tulle this veil is finished at edges with a truly beautiful combination of delicate Nottingham Lace Trim with tiny pearl glass seed beads for a hint of sparkle. In cream or ivory, floor and waist length. From £295

The entire collection of LovebySusie Wedding Veils and Hair Accessories is available exclusively to purchase online at: www.lovebysusie.co.uk

Tue 13th Mar, 2012

Twobirds bridesmaid Rosette gown

twobirds bridesmaids is the go-to dress design company for stylish bridesmaids. Launched in 2007, twobirds has fast become one of the leading names in bridesmaids dresses both in the UK and around the world.

The twobirds concept means it sets itself apart from the typical dress, in that it offers a collection of completely convertible, luxurious and timeless gowns that flatter every figure, making shopping for bridesmaids dresses and effortless shopping experience.

The design is inspired by a 1970's Norma Kamali 'Infinity' dress, and allows each dress in the collection to be worn in 15 different ways, providing complete versatility and sophisticated style. Made from a luxurious jersey blend fabric, the feature bodice straps that can be twisted, tied, knotted and folded to create a range of flattering neckline and sleeve options. A great way to create a cohesive look for the bridesmaids, whilst enabling each one to style the dress in their own way. They're perfect for pregnant bridesmaids too!

The dresses are manufactured in just two sizes (4-18 and 20-26), which means for a hassle-free shopping experience with no fittings or alterations. It couldn't be easier...

The Ebury Collection wedding blog. Photography copyright 2012 twobirds

There are three collections, the Classic, Two-Toned which come in 4 different lengths and 19 colours. The Rosette has the added glamour of chiffon roses, hand-sewn on to the gowns. This style is available in 6 colours and three lengths, which you can see below.

Prices start from £215. To view the full collection, visit the twobirds website - www.twobirdsbridesmaid.co.uk For stockists, click here

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